Fundamental of Ancient Indian Music and Dance

Author(s): Sureshchandra Benarji
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad

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Introduction
was evolved in India through vicissitudes of centuries cannot be designated as Hindu in the true sense of the term. As Muslim influence is natural in the music of Northern India, so also the influence of Drāvida music is probable on that of South India. The music of India is Indian music; it cannot be designated as Hindu, Muslim or Drāvida. As a matter of fact, this music is composite. In this connection, it is also to be remembered that, as pointed out above, the influence of non-Aryans on Indian music is also not negligible.